Teen Challenge - Chicago

What to Expect

Teen Challenge provides Christian faith-based, residential care to young people and adults who struggle with life-controlling problems.

The programs are typically 12-18 months and consist of Bible studies, work projects, education (for adolescents), recreation and more. Many aspects of the program differ slightly between centers, such as cost, application processes, and day-to-day activities. read more

What's Next

1. Locate the center that works best for you and your circumstances.

   • Consider a Teen Challenge program that is located away from the potential student’s hometown. This can create an additional hurdle to prevent quitting when the adjustments to sobriety become difficult.
   • Consider making contact with several different Teen Challenge programs to determine which one is best suited for your circumstances and needs.

2. Contact the Intake Staff; request their entry procedures and program details.

   • Request information about admissions requirements; costs; recreational, educational, and work activities; and post-completion support, as it varies from program to program.
   • Although many potential students do not initiate contact with potential programs, during the admissions process, most programs will want to speak directly with the applicant.
   • Please understand that it is your responsibility to provide transportation to and from Teen Challenge.